Industry News
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Feb- 2014 -10 February
New luxury spa for dogs
From aromatherapy treatments and a dead sea mud bath, to a basic bath and groom, a new spa in North Yorkshire has opened to pamper pooches. The Dog Spa at Raithwaite Estate offers a personal and professional grooming service and features a wide range of advanced spa and bathing equipment.…
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10 February
PIF announces Forum & Awards date
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced that the 2014 Pet Industry Federation Forum & Awards will take place from Thursday 23 to Friday 24 October 2014. The event, which will take place at Whittlebury Hall Conference and Spa Hotel, will focus on providing networking and learning opportunities and will also…
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10 February
Continued success for Arden Grange
Sussex based pet food company Arden Grange has received two highly commended awards in the categories of “Best Dry Dog Food” and the “Specialist Dog Food”. Wendy Stephens, Arden Grange co-founder said: “We are thrilled to accept these two awards. We are particularly pleased to receive the highly commended accolade…
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Dec- 2013 -9 December
Westland Horticulture gets animated over Christmas
A Christmas themed video designed to highlight the protection of wild birds has been launched by Westland Horticulture for its Peckish brand. The short animation, created by Aardman Animations, has been launched on YouTube and is in the process of being shared on other social media platforms, such as Facebook…
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3 December
Census shows three cats and dogs are stolen in UK every day
According to new research released today, unscrupulous thieves are stealing cats and dogs from all over the UK at an alarming rate. The UK’s first ever Pet Theft Census, from MORE TH>N Pet Insurance, reveals how one in every five (20 per cent) of cat and dog owners have experienced the…
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Nov- 2013 -28 November
Dogs needn’t miss out on Movember
Doggy herbal tea specialist, Woof & Brew is getting man’s best friend to sprout a moustache for Doggy Movember. The company is helping to change the face of men’s health by superimposing moustaches onto the photos sent in by dog owners. There are 13 classic styles to choose from whether…
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27 November
New meet and greet service for dog lovers
A new social networking site has been established for dog owners so they can find playmates for their dogs. Created by dog owner Annette B Kellow, Barkbook allows people to meet up with other owners in their local area and either join them for walks, or walk their dogs while…
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14 November
Fledgling business makes a promising start
Leaving a successful career in recruitment behind, Claire Hunter has gone on to establish a flourishing business in the pet trade and take the title of Retailer of the Month in the process. Managing director of Claire’s Comfy Canines, Claire only opened her shop in May this year and her…
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13 November
Hair raising advert scoops awards
The Mutz Nutz Pet Boutique in London’s trendy Notting Hill has taken top honours in the best print category in a poll from website bestadsontv.com The weekly round up that celebrates “bravery in advertising” from different media including print, TV, outdoor, interactive and radio singled out the WildWash advert, which…
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11 November
Competitors wanted for Sport Relief game show
Sport Relief and the BBC are on the hunt for dog lovers to compete in a brand new game show. They are looking for professional dogs and their trainers/owners that work within industries such as search and rescue, the military and the police as well as pet dogs and their…
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